Izbek Charger with Inscription

Ottoman Turkey, circa 1550

Floral decoration centering an inscription.

D. 14 1/4 in.

Condition: This plate does not have cracks but does have a fissure from the firing process with transverses the front of plate at center area and is also visible on underside (primarily within the foot-rim). Soot has darkened the fissure. Inspection under UV light reveals no restoration. There are also various small nicks, chips and glaze flakes - primarily at the rim of the plate.